Seasonal TURN Help Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

About the role

University Partners is a student housing management company dedicated to maintaining well-maintained communities, providing responsive service, and fostering a positive resident experience. The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring properties are safe, clean, and operating at a high standard.

Job purpose

We are seeking a Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day maintenance operations of our communities. This role is ideal for someone who can provide excellent service, manage service requests, and contribute to a clean, safe, and well-kept environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors
• Complete routine service requests within 24 hours, as directed
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and condition of the community
• Support unit turns, make-ready preparation, and move-in readiness
• Maintain the maintenance shop according to company policy
• Communicate maintenance issues and concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Auxiliary tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

Daily and Weekly Operations

• Meet daily with the Maintenance Supervisor to review work orders and assignments
• Complete assigned work orders and document completion per policy
• Walk common areas daily prior to 9:00 AM to identify maintenance, safety, or cleanliness issues
• Perform peak-day trash pickup and breezeway cleanliness checks as directed
• Spot clean model units and vacant units daily
• Change locks and complete key change-outs as scheduled and documented
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and obtain approval prior to working overtime
• Participate in on-call rotation during non-business hours, as required
• Support pool maintenance and chemical logging per local code when applicable
• Maintain accurate maintenance inventory and notify the Maintenance Supervisor of supply needs
• Provide weekend coverage per established schedules

Inspections, preventative maintenance, and safety

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks per the monthly maintenance calendar
• Complete scheduled inspections including breezeway, safety, trip hazard, and car checks
• Attend monthly safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with quarterly unit inspections and HVAC filter replacements
• Maintain required OSHA, EPA, and MSDS logs as directed
• Support equipment inventory verification and report missing or damaged items
• Move-in and move-out support - Assist vendors during unit turns and communicate progress or concerns
• Complete unit punch lists as directed
• Ensure units meet readiness standards prior to move-in

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction
• General mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn
• Strong customer service, communication, and listening skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Must have own basic maintenance tools
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift or carry heavy loads
• Availability for weekends, overtime, and on-call rotations as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 months of related maintenance experience or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications and licenses

• Required HVAC certification as per local regulations
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Work environment and physical requirements

This role includes work in office, outdoor, and mechanical environments and may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, chemicals, odors, electrical current, loud equipment, elevated work areas, and confined spaces. The position requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, and clear verbal communication.